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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.32, 3,897.66 and 2,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.32, 3,897.66 and 2,234.92 is: 3,083.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.32 : 3,897.66 = 2,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.32/3,897.66 = 2,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.32x = 3,897.66 × 2,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.32x = 8,710,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710,958.29/2,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.18

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